Written by Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, has reacted to the Federal High Court ruling restraining him from forming a shadow cabinet. In an interview on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm after the judgment, Utomi downplayed the decision, saying it was not about seeking constitutional recognition. “I hope the lawyers will have something to say. We … Continue reading “‘My Freedom Of Expression Remains,’ Utomi Reacts To Court Order On Shadow Cabinet”
South Africa’s ambassador to France, formerly a long-serving cabinet minister, was found dead on Tuesday outside a Paris hotel after the window of his room in the high-rise building was forced open, prosecutors said. Nkosinathi Emmanuel Nathi Mthethwa, 58, usually known as Nathi Mthethwa, had “reserved a room on the 22nd floor whose secured window … Continue reading “South African Ambassador Found Dead Outside Paris Hotel”
Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have cut telecommunications nationwide, paralysing services crucial to women’s education, information access and entertainment. The blackout, which the Taliban government says will be in place “until further notice”, also threatens to cripple the country’s already fragile economy. Here are some of the key areas affected by the shutdown: Social media … Continue reading “‘We Are Blind’: The Impact Of Afghanistan’s Telecoms Blackout”
Local government workers in Rivers State have suspended their strike after a closed-door meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The strike, scheduled to begin at midnight on Tuesday, was triggered by a dispute in Emohua Local Government Area, where the recently re-elected Council Chairman, Chidi Lloyd, refused to … Continue reading “Rivers LG Workers Call-Off Strike After Fubara’s Intervention”
“She jumped down from her home after hearing that about 14 armed robbers had come to her home. She didn’t d!e on the spot, she went to the hospital but was rejected” – Arise News sheds more light on Sommie Maduagwu’s demise.
Hamas had yet to respond Tuesday to Donald Trump on his plan for Gaza, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would stay in most of the territory after he gave the US president his backing. The plan calls for a ceasefire, release of hostages by Hamas within 72 hours, disarmament of … Continue reading “Hamas Yet To Respond On Trump’s Gaza Plan”
Long-lasting Typhoon Bualoi left swaths of Vietnam flooded on Tuesday, with the storm killing 19 people and wreaking havoc on homes, infrastructure and farmland. Bualoi made landfall in central Vietnam late Sunday, packing winds of 130 kilometres (80 miles) per hour, and remaining over land for almost 12 hours. The duration was “very rare” … Continue reading “Long-Lasting Typhoon Bualoi Devastates Vietnam, Killing 19”
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has commiserated with the Maduagwu family over the death of an Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu. The minister described her death as a grievous loss not only to her family and the Arise News team, but to the Nigerian media and the nation. READ ALSO: Police Recover … Continue reading “Information Minister Mourns Arise News Anchor, Promises Swift Investigation”
Searchers raced Tuesday to rescue at least 38 people still believed trapped after the collapse of an Islamic school building in Indonesia that has already left three dead, authorities said. The building gave way Monday on Indonesia’s main island Java where students were gathered for afternoon prayers, said local reports, citing a witness. Families … Continue reading “Dozens Missing, Three Dead In Indonesia School Collapse”
The Federal Government is set to arraigned a human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, on a five-count charge for allegedly making false posts against President Bola Tinubu to cause breakdown of law and order. READ ALSO: UPDATED: DSS Sues Sowore, X, Meta Over Post About Tinubu Sowore was sighted at the Federal High Court in Abuja … Continue reading “VIDEO: Sowore In Court, Set To Be Arraigned Over Alleged False Post Against Tinubu”